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Easy Moist Banana Bread

A deliciously moist banana bread that is easy to make, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and a great way to use overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed) The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar Can replace with honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness.
  • 1 large egg (beaten) Can substitute with 1/4 cup of applesauce or yogurt.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil, or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is evenly blended.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and gently stir.
  2. Add the flour and fold it in just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, honey, or cinnamon. This banana bread freezes well, allowing for easy enjoyment later.